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2022 Best Vallue Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

13 Ranked Colleges
122 Degrees Awarded
$29,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Vallue Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 3,485 people earned their degree in general materials engineering, making the major the 189th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 768 general materials engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 122 general materials engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Vallue Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in general materials engineering. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general materials engineering programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general materials engineering program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Vallue Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Materials Engineering (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 34 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree materials processing and manufacturing students whose families make more than $110k list, Georgia Tech has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334.

Full Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus General Materials Engineering Report

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree materials processing and manufacturing students whose families make more than $110k list, UF has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UCF is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 2 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF also made our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. Florida International University is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 4 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211.

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#5

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. North Carolina State University is a large school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 17 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC State, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999.

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#6

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Virginia Tech is a large school located in Blacksburg, Virginia that handed out 13 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#6 in overall quality

Clemson University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #7. Clemson is a public institution located in Clemson, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Clemson, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246.

Read more about General Materials Engineering at Clemson University

#8

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

University of Kentucky came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

UK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216.

Full UK General Materials Engineering Report

#13 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #9 on this year’s Best Vallue Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UAB is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 1 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

UAB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Materials Engineering at University of Alabama at Birmingham

#10

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #4 spot in our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus General Materials Engineering Report

#11

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#7 in overall quality

Auburn University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Auburn is located in Auburn, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees to qualified students.

Auburn did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Auburn General Materials Engineering Report

#9 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UT Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree materials processing and manufacturing students whose families make more than $110k list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798.

Read more about General Materials Engineering at UT Knoxville

#13

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#11 in overall quality

The University of Alabama came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UA is a large school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that handed out 1 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

UA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UA are $30,940, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UA General Materials Engineering Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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